Nôm Temple

About

Nôm Temple stands within an old village landscape of trees, ponds and traditional tiled roofs. Its earthen statues and connected temple buildings are defining features of this pilgrimage destination.

Visitor information

Founded

The founding year has not been firmly established; a reconstruction is recorded in 1680.

Visiting hours

Visiting hours may vary with the temple's daily religious schedule. Please contact the temple before your visit.

Fees

No fee has been confirmed by the temple. Please check the information posted on arrival; outside services may be charged separately.

Address

Làng Nôm, xã Đại Đồng, tỉnh Hưng Yên; thuộc huyện Văn Lâm trước đây.

Highlights

• ✓Old earthen statues
• ✓Temple buildings and corridors
• ✓A pavilion beside the pond
• ✓The setting of Nôm village

History and origins

Local tourism materials do not identify the exact time of the temple's foundation. It was rebuilt in 1680 during the Chính Hòa era, followed by further restoration under the Later Lê and Nguyễn dynasties. In 1994, the temple was designated a national architectural and artistic monument. On 23-8-2026, the locality held a ceremony announcing its recognition as a tourism destination.

Architecture & surroundings

Worship halls and corridors surround the courtyard in a layout resembling the character 國. The front hall has seven bays and the upper sanctuary four; the two corridors display many devotional statues. The grounds include a lakeside pavilion, carved wooden doors, old trees and successive courtyards. Brown tiles, dark wood and water give the temple the familiar character of a northern Vietnamese village sanctuary.

Cultural value

The collection of earthen statues, stone steles, a bell and an incense altar dated 1796 offers insight into northern Vietnamese village religious art. The temple is closely linked to the Nôm village community and its early-spring festival traditions.

Events & festivals

Nôm village's traditional festival takes place on the 10–12th days of the first lunar month and includes rituals and folk-cultural activities. Please follow local announcements for the programme each year; not every activity should be assumed to take place in the temple courtyard.